In our current modern society, we have multiple devices that we need to charge. Yet, many still refuse to have a charger with them at all times. The reason is usually a charger is too heavy. Not anymore with the Ugreen Nexode Pro (X753) GaN charger.
As the name implies, the Nexode Pro is a Gallium Nitrate (GaN) charger. GaN is a compound that conducts electricity more efficiently, generate less heat and can withstand higher electric fields. It also allows the charger to be smaller and lighter.
- Price: S$75.90, get it at Shopee, Lazada and Challenger Stores
- Ports: 1 x USB-C (65W Max), 1 x USB-C (30W Max), 1 x USB-A (22.5W Max)
- Total output power: 65W Max
- Weight: 126g (without interchangeable plug)
As you can see, the Nexode Pro is as thin, as flat, and as sleek as a charger can get. It has a cool-looking grey exterior with built-in US plug that you can flip out when you need to use it. With a footprint not much bigger than a credit card, it is really pocket size measuring only 15mm thick and weighing a mere 126g (without additional plugs). The flat design allows you to insert the charger to power points in various narrow or tight spaces.
This review unit comes with two interchangeable plugs – an EU plug and an UK (or Singapore) plug – for your travelling needs. While no cables are included in the box, it does comes with a nice pouch made of microfibre cloth for you to store the charge and the additional plugs. Even with the UK plug attached, it weighs only 146g.
| PROS | CONS |
| Sleek and thin design | Not cheap |
| Compact and lightweight | Can get pretty hot |
| Quick charging | |
| Comes with interchangeable plugs |
At one end of the charge, you will find the two USB-C 65W ports and one USB-A 22.5W ports. Altogether, it is able to provide a total output power of 65W. That should be enough for all the devices you might own, for instance, a laptop, a smartphone and a smartwatch.
In other words, for single-port charging, either USB-C ports will give you a maximum output power of 65W w, while the USB-A will offer a maximum output port of 22.5W. But if you are using two USB-C ports at the same time, one USB-C port will give 45W max power and the other only 20W max power. This is still good enough to charge your MacBook Air and iPhone at the same time.
However, if you are using three ports at the same time, you only get a 45W max power USB-C port, a 7.5W max power USB-C port and a 7.5W max power USB-A port. Still, it should be enough for you to charge your MacBook Pro, iPhone and Apple Watch simultaneously.
In my tests, using single-port charging, the Nexode Pro was able to charge my 12.9-inch iPad Pro from 50% to full battery in 49 mins. When it is used to charge my 14-inch MacBook Pro, the Nexode Pro took 1 hour and 15 mins to charge the laptop from 40% to full.
While the charging speeds are pretty fast, the charger can get pretty hot. While the heat on the charger might not hurt you, it is still a wee bit worrying. Not to mention, the price of the Nexode Pro (with two interchangeable plugs) is not very expensive, it is not cheap either.
VERDICT: That said, whether you are a frequent international traveller or a local road warrior, the Ugreen Nexode Pro (X753) is certainly the charger to get with its sleek design, compact size and light weight. You will not regret it.